Polyurethane Shortage Among Manufacturers’ Myriad Burdens

By Lauren Coughlin

In a one-two punch, businesses still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic are up against a new, looming challenge brought about by last month’s severe winter storms.

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WOWorks Acquires Another Fast-Casual Chain

By FER Edit

WOWorks, Saladworks’ parent company, also completed 2 acquisitions last December.

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What Surveys Say About Consumer Dining Behavior 1 Year Into the Pandemic

By FER Edit

Food temperature and sanitation expectations as well as off-premise demand may outlast the pandemic, according to recent research findings.

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COVID Relief Package, With $28 Billion Earmarked for Restaurants, Signed by Biden

By FER Edit

President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion relief bill into law on Thursday.

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In Memoriam: Ace Service’s William Bearisto

By FER Edit

William E. Bearisto, owner/operator of foodservice equipment service company Ace Service Company Inc., died March 5 at the age of 96.

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El Pollo Loco Completes Off-Premise-Geared Redesign in Sin City, LA

By FER Edit

GPS-enabled curbside pickup and dedicated in-store pickup cubbies are among the redesigned stores’ new features.

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Domino’s Abroad — Sweden Finds a Buyer, UK Sees Uptick in Online Sales

By FER Edit

The Sweden sale is expected to be completed this May.

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MAFSI Ushers in New Executive Committee

By FER Edit

Tom Mitchell, president of Canada-based TLC Marketing Inc., assumes the role of president for 2021-2023.

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Steak ‘n Shake to Make Flip from Full-Service to Self-Service

By FER Edit

Steak ’n Shake’s parent company, Biglari Holdings, thinks a more-modern recipe is in order for the chain after three years of dwindling performance.

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Cres Cor Announces Trio of New Rep Partnerships

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Cres Cor, an Ohio-based foodservice equipment manufacturer, announced the addition of three new rep partnerships this week.

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Welbilt Appoints New SVP for Asia Pacific Region

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Leonard Lam has already worked in Welbilt’s APAC region, serving as its vice president of marketing.

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Manufacturers’ Rep Expands North of the Big Apple

By FER Edit

Tri-State Marketing Associates has announced the expansion of its rep coverage into upstate New York.

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